Two of the pages are the same, while one is a variation. One of the pages is signed by Lisa Markstein, who provides some explanation of her family's evacuation from Moscow and some information on the correspondents.

The letters in this folder are accompanied by transcripts.

The letters in this folder are accompanied by transcripts.

The letter of September 8, 1941 of Johann to Hilde includes a separate note addressed to Lisa, and the letter of September 9 of Hilde to Johann includes Lisa's reply. The first page of the transcripton of the September 9 letter is missing.

The letters are written in German, while the 2 postcards sent by Johann Koplenig are in Russian.

The letter of December 18 is written in Russian, instead of the usual German, and it is addressed by Johann to both Hilde and Lisa.

The postcard from Johann to Hilde dated January 12 is written in Russian.

Some of the letters extend over several dates; for example, Hilde's letter of June 10 is continued on June 15. There are also some discrepancies between the letters and the transcriptions.

In Johann's letter of July 31, he includes a separate note to Lisa.

A transcript accompanies only 1 of the 4 letters.

Elisabeth writes this letter to her father in Russian.

Letter of April 20 includes a separate note at the end to Lisa.

Letters of June 6 and June 20 do not have transcriptions.

Folder includes letter and transcription for May 19, 1945 as well as a transcription for a letter dated May 26; however, the original letter is missing.

The short letter is addressed to Lisa, and the telegram form indicates a brief note sent to Hilde.

Item lacks salutation, closing, and signature and may not be in Johann Koplenig's hand.

These 2 mother's day cards are homemade.

Ernst sent this letter from France to his mother who was in Italy at the time.

Barbara Markstein (1953-1998) was the daughter of Elisabeth and Heinz Markstein.

Two of the letters appear to be incomplete.

Elisabeth's children, Barbara and Catherine, add notes to their grandmother; Catherine (b. 1955) is the second daughter of Lisa and Heinz.

It appears that Miriam Markstein posted the card on behalf of the grandchildren. Miriam Markstein (1964-2000) was the third daughter of Lisa and Heinz.

Catherine Markstein (b. 1955) is Elisabeth's second daughter, here writing to her grandmother.

Nina Bang (1866-1928) was a Danish social democrat and historian, who served as the minister of education from 1924 to 1926.

Postcard was sent to Hilde when she was in Moscow and not long before she married Johann Kopelnig.